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Rental Network: | | | | | | budget finder budget seeker budget escape New Zealand Itineraries North Island Introduction North Island South Island 5 Day Itinerary Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Auckland Alternative Endings 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Dargaville Dargaville to Kaitaia Kaitaia to Paihia Paihia to Whangarei Whangarei to Auckland 7 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Napier Napier to Wellington 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier to Taupo Taupo to Rotorua Rotorua to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whangarei Whangarei to Paihia Paihia to Hokianga Hokianga to Auckland Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 11 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier Taupo Napier Napier to Wellington Wellington to New Plymouth New Plymouth to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 8 Day Itinerary Wellington Wellington to Masterton Masterton to Wellington Wellington to Nelson Nelson/St Arnaud/Blenheim Blenheim to Christchurch WHITIANGA - TAURANGA (167km/104 miles, 3hours) Depart Whitianga for Tauranga along the Pacific Coast Highway, passing through the coastal townships of Tairua and Whangamata with your Budget Travelhome. Be sure to take in Whangamata's 'Ocean Beach' - mile after mile of white, sandy beach, complemented by the azure blue waters of the Pacific. Further south is Waihi, an historic goldmining town and one in which there is still a working mine sourcing both gold and silver. Stop in Katikati to view the view the unique wall murals for which Katikati is renowned. www.katikati.co.nz Arrive in the Bay of Plenty region early afternoon and spend the rest of the day exploring Tauranga and surrounds. This region seems to have it all - a mild, sunny climate, some of the country's most popular beaches and an abundance of orchards, especially kiwifruit, avocado and citrus. The clear pristine waters of the Bay of Plenty offer the ultimate marine encounter, the opportunity to swim with, or just observe, dolphins in their natural environment. Other oceanic based activities include diving, game fishing, underwater photography and surfing to name a few. Afternoon activities and attractions in the Tauranga region include: Wineries: sample award-winning wines Adventure activities: choose from a number of activities including skydiving, parasailing and a dirt track luge Hikes and walking: experience bush hikes in the Kaimai Ranges, or walk around the base of Mt Maunganui or hike 1.5 km to its volcanic cone summit Beach activities at Mt Maunganui Mt Maunganui hot salt water pools OR take a trip to Te Puke for the following activities and attractions: Kiwifruit Country: take a commentated tour through a working orchard Te Puke Vintage Auto Barn: wander around a display of more than 90 vintage and classic cars 4WD U-Drive Hill Hoppers: drive a purpose-built Suzuki Vitara 4WD car around a three-kilometre track Longridge Park: enjoy a range of adventure activities: jet boating, white water rafting, 4WD touring Comvita Honey: buy a range of natural health products Overnight in Tauranga. For those visitors able to stay additional days in the Bay of Plenty region, options include: Fishing charters: a variety of operators cater for fishing, scuba diving, crayfishing (similar to lobster) and spear fishing, while the marlin waters of Mayor Island (Tuhua) await game-fishing enthusiasts Dolphin encounters: experience the thrill of observing or swimming with playful dolphins White Island: visit an active volcano For more information on the Bay of Plenty region visit www.nztauranga.co.nz

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